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What did USDA's latest Cattle on Feed report reveal regarding year-over year cattle inventories, placements, and marketings? (Rod Bain and livestock analyst Anthony Fischer)

USDA livestock analyst Anthony Fischer looks at fed cattle marketings in the April Cattle on Feed report and marketing trends in the cattle sector.

USDA livestock analyst Anthony Fischer talks about fed cattle placements and impacts of now resolved ban of fed cattle from Mexico due to New World Screwworm concerns.

What steps can farmers and ranchers take ahead of a potential disaster via various USDA risk management and disaster assistance programs and tools? (Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Bill Beam)

An Extension expert provides tips on ways we can reduce stress and its various impacts in our lives. (Rod Bain and David Brown of Iowa State University Extension)

David Brown of Iowa State University Extension provides some strategies and techniques that can aid in reducing stress in our lives.

Perhaps the best way to take care of your lawn is to do less, according to a Cooperative Extension expert. (Rod Bain and Carl Schimenti of Cornell University Extension)

What are among the recently announced updates to USDA guidelines for both animal-raising and environmental-related claims found on meat and poultry labels? (Rod Bain and Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety Sandra Eskin)

Deputy Under Secretary Sandra Eskin discusses the increase in animal-raising and environmental-related claims on labels for meat and poultry products, and how USDA oversees such labeling efforts.

Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety Sandra Eskin explains reasons behind USDA's recent updates to guidelines for meat and poultry product labels with animal-raising or environmental-related claims.